Oncogenes are mutated versions of proto-oncogenes, which are genes that normally help regulate cell growth and division. When proto-oncogenes undergo mutations, they can become oncogenes and promote uncontrolled cell growth, leading to the development of cancer.

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What Are Oncogenes

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What are oncogenes?

A) Oncogenes are necessary genes that help regulate the cell cycle.
B) Oncogenes are mutated proto-oncogenes.
C) Oncogenes are mutated tumor-suppressor genes.
D) Oncogenes are necessary genes that inhibit the cell cycle.

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